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Oregon politician makes unannounced visit to ICE detention center in Tacoma. Here’s what she learned
Oregon politician makes unannounced visit to ICE detention center in Tacoma. Here’s what she learned
Oregon politician makes unannounced visit to ICE detention center in Tacoma. Here’s what she learned

Published on: 08/15/2026

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Rep. Maxine Dexter, D-Oregon, speaks during Rep. Robin Kelly's news conference to introduce articles of impeachment against Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem in the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026. Dexter made an unannounced visit to the regional immigration center in Tacoma on Saturday following reports of a hunger strike. (Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

U.S. Rep. Maxine Dexter on Saturday made an unannounced visit to the regional immigration detention center in Tacoma following reports of a hunger strike, inedible food and poor living conditions and said she walked away feeling uncertain about the answers detention officials provided.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2026/08/oregon-politician-makes-unannounced-visit-to-ice-detention-center-in-tacoma-heres-what-she-learned.html

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